100 Women Who Care-Los Alamos Votes To Support LARSO During 1st Quarterly Meeting Of 2026
LARSO Executive Director Ramon Garcia presents details about his organization’s plan to assist 70 senior residents in need of organizing, clearing debris, tidying their residences, and lifting their spirits. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 100 Women Who Care – Los Alamos’ first quarterly charitable dinner event of 2026, Feb. 12 in the Student Center at UNM-Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Enterprise Bank & Trust President/Los Alamos Region Liddie Martinez, left, served as Emcee for the 100 Women Who Care – Los Alamos first quarterly dinner Read More
Los Alamos County Library Board To Meet April 6
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Library Board is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 6, at the White Rock Branch Library.
The meeting is open to the public and available on Zoom.
- Zoom link – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88529414884
- Or Telephone: +17193594580, 88529414884# US
+12532050468,,88529414884# US - Webinar ID: 885 2941 4884
Leisure Lagoon Closed Today For Maintenance
COUNTY News:
The Leisure Lagoon will be closed today, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for maintenance. Front Desk services will be open and available.
We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to have the pool back up and running as soon as possible! Read More
Hilltopper Track & Field Teams Excel At Bernalillo And Chandler
Elisabeth McNiff and Emmeline Keller-Moore finished 1st and 3rd in the 800 m at Bernalillo. Elisabeth’s time of 2:27.18 qualified her for the state championship in this event. Photo by Blake Wood
Arianna Galvez vaulted 9’6″ at Bernalillo to qualify for the state championship. She finished 2nd in this event. Photo by Blake Wood
By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
LAHS Track and Field
The LAHS Track & Field Varsity teams traveled to Chandler, Ariz., to compete in the competitive Brooks Chandler Rotary Invitational on Friday and Saturday, March 20-21, and were not disappointed Read More
Kiwanis Hears From Margie Serrato On Mental Fitness
Dr. Margie Serrato presents at recent Kiwanis meeting. Courtesy photo
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
At their March 17 meeting, the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos heard a presentation from Dr. Margie Serrato, a personal and executive coach, on a program she has developed called Mental Fitness. Serrato holds a PhD in cultural anthropology and trained at the Co-Active Training Institute in San Rafael, California.
She defined Mental Fitness as “a person’s capacity to respond to life’s challenges with a positive rather than negative mindset”. This can impact a person’s overall wellness, Read More
PEEC Launches Monthly Bird Walk Series April–October At Los Luceros Historic Site
Courtesy photo
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is excited to offer a monthly Bird Walk at Los Luceros, held on the first Sunday of each month from April through October. These free outings invite birders of all experience levels to explore the rich riparian habitat of Los Luceros Historic Site alongside knowledgeable local guides.
Advanced registration is required at peecnature.org/events.
Led by Mary Parsaca and Mary Orr, each walk takes place during the site’s “Dawn ’til Dusk Day,” giving participants early-morning access to towering old-growth cottonwoods, Read More
More Critters Out And About—Help Keep Them Safe
This nonvenomous gopher snake was found March 30 by a water spigot. It hatched out late last year and will be relocated to a safe backyard within the appropriate relocation range—1/8 to 1/4 of a mile. Too far a distance and not the same ecosystem or environment could mean death for the snake.
Not every snake needs to be relocated. However, if you have a rattlesnake or are uncomfortable with a non-venomous snake in your area, please call the police dispatcher 505.662.8222 and ask for someone on their list who relocates. Read More
Natural Gas Rate Change Addresses Operational Costs
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is proposing changes to its natural gas rate intended to close the gap between budgeted operational costs and the revenues that cover those costs.
An introduction of the proposed rate ordinance will be presented at the Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities (BPU) work session at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building as well as online via Zoom. A public hearing is scheduled for the BPU work session Wednesday, May 6.
Because DPU is a community-owned utility, BPU meetings are open Read More
The Big Dig Paid Off: What’s Coming To Pajarito Ski Area For Winter 2026/27
Snowmaker at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Courtesy/Pajarito
PAJARITO News:
Every season has a story, and this one started with a dry winter and a whole lot of waiting. But while the snowpack didn’t always cooperate, something else was happening beneath the surface—literally.
The Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project, the ambitious pipeline infrastructure effort that our community has been following for years, has raced ahead of schedule. And now, Pajarito is ready to put that momentum to work.
This summer and fall, we’re getting to it. We’re talking about a multimillion-dollar, multi-year Read More
Mobile Outreach Vehicle For Veterans In Los Alamos April 10
Daily Postcard: Lizard Basks In Sunshine In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A lizard basks in warm sunshine on Friday in White Rock. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
Pets Of The Week: Meet Waffles And Maureen
Senior lovers! Maureen is 15, soft as a whisper, and somehow waiting … again. Life has moved her in Read More
Chamber Business Breakfast To Feature 2026 Legislative Overview By Rep. Christine Chandler April 2
Los Alamos JJAB & Teen Center To Partner On Movie Night
Get Ready To Boogie On The Moors! Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever Is Aug. 1 At Ashley Pond Park
Scene from the 2025 Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever event at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Dance enthusiasts and Kate Bush fans, this event is for you! The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 1 at Ashley Pond Park.
The event is free and open to anyone. Participants are encouraged to wear red as in Bush’s video and to check out the dance steps on the website, https://sites.google.com/view/tmwhde-los-alamos/home
Marjorie Madsen is co-organizing the event with her daughter, Chloe Madsen Keilers, with permission from Wuthermuthers, Shambush, and global Read More
Close Up View Of Leaves Sprouting On Tree In White Rock
A close up view of leaves sprouting on the branch of a tree growing Monday on Aster Street in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Celebrate 34th Annual National Trails Day® With American Hiking Society June 6
AHS News:
Saturday, June 6, 2026, American Hiking Society invites hundreds of thousands across the nation to step onto the trails for the 34th annual National Trails Day®.
This annual event unites hikers, cyclists, paddlers, equestrians, trail organizations, public land agencies, nonprofits, and businesses, all with a shared mission: to keep any trail, anywhere better than you found it. The Nation’s 250th Celebration and American Hiking’s 50th Anniversary makes 2026 the best year yet to take part in National Trails Day® by hosting or attending an event and sharing about NTD across social Read More
Family Council: Tips To Get The Most Out Of Spring Break
LAFC News:
Spring break is far more than a simple school tradition; it is a neurological necessity. This article reveals that 75% of high schoolers experience chronic stress and negative emotions, making this mid-semester pause a vital intervention for mental well-being. By reading the full piece, you’ll unlock a strategic roadmap for “recharging” rather than just “resting.”
The guide provides actionable science-backed tips—from the specific benefits of nature immersion to the importance of “catching up” on tasks to eliminate post-break anxiety. Read More
Los Alamos Film & Culture Festival April 17-19
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
Sandy Jones, the Director of the 2026 Film and Culture Festival, would like you to save the dates for the upcoming film series. The weekend of international films, culture, and conversation in Los Alamos is close at hand.
The dates for the SALA Event Center activities are April 17–19 dates at includes three days movie magic. The event will once again host opportunities for patron and filmmaker Q&A sessions.
More information will come out in the next few weeks, but tickets are already available online with SALA. The series is listed at the following link with Read More
Las Clinicas Del Norte Expands Service Hours
COUNTY News:
Las Clinicas del Norte, located at the Health Commons (1183 Diamond Drive, Suite D, Los Alamos) has expanded its operating hours. The clinic is now open from 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 7 a.m.–3 p.m., Wednesdays.
Las Clinicas Del Norte is a healthcare provider offering a range of services to support the health and well-being of the community in Los Alamos.
Services include:
- Primary Care Services: General medical care for individuals and families.
- Non-Emergency Medical Services: Available for non-urgent health issues.
- Sports Physicals: Physical examinations